74 5/8”
54 1/16”
Note: The fi replace should be in place
and venting installed before framing in
or building an enclosure around the unit.
When the appliance is installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood fl ooring, the appliance shall
be installed on a metal or wood panel extend-
ing the full width and depth of the appliance.
The Town & Country fi replace must be framed
in as described below or totally enclosed with
non-combustible material, such as
facing brick.
Determine the total thickness of facing
material to be used. A thickness of 3/4" will
allow the fi nishing surface to be fl ush with
the front of the unit. If preferred, additional
masonry type non-combustible material can
be installed above and to the sides up to 6
inches forward of the appliance.
*The fi nishing material must not interfere
with glass frame access.*
A Steel Stud Framing Kit is supplied with the
fi replace and must be used unless the
fi replace is totally enclosed with
non-combustible material. Assemble the
framing kit as per the instructions on pages
10 – 12 of this manual. Attach the steel frame
to the fi replace once the fi replace is in its fi nal
position. Secure the steel frame to the framing
brackets on each side of the unit. Ensure that
the studs are set back far enough to allow for
thickness of fi nishing surface.
The sides and top of the fi replace can
be framed in up to the steel studs using
conventional lumber. Consult local building
codes for specifi c requirements.
Due to high temperatures, non-combustible
backer board, such as cement board or its
equivalent, must be used to sheet in the front
of the fi replace. (Fig. #9) Standard sheetrock
(dry wall) may be used beyond this.
If the backer board is not to be fi nished with
other non-combustible material such as tiles,
it is recommended that top sections of the
framing kit be covered with a single sheet
of calcium silicate board or its equivalent.
Taped and mudded joints may crack due to
the elevated temperatures.
Chase Insulation:
When installing this
fi replace against a non-insulated exterior
wall or chase, it is recommended that the
outer walls be insulated to the same degree
as other exterior walls. Do not place fi replace
directly against the insulation. Cover the
insulation and plastic vapour barrier with a
solid surface, such as dry wall (sheetrock).
Consult local codes. Do not insulate or use
plastic vapour barrier within the framing kit.
CAUTION: SEE FIGURE #9a BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN
BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL
ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BAR-
RIER OR GAS PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL
STUD FRAMING
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fi replace)
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between fl oors in a multilevel
installation.
Fig. #8
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT
A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED
ABOVE THE FRAMING KIT
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